Mama C is a tribute to the land of olive groves, where flavors bask in the Mediterranean sun and dance under the starlit sky. Inspired by the freshness of the islands & the warmth of the mainland, our dishes are a testament to quality, from seafood & meat to local and fresh ingredients, they evoke a modern and contemporary twist on Greek tradition. Blending citrus and herbal notes with fresh produce from land & sea, Mama C presents both classic and modern dishes, each designed to share & warm your heart.
Across many visits, Mama C earns praise for a warm, elegant atmosphere, creative Greek-inspired dishes that feel refined yet comforting, and consistently attentive service. Dishes such as octopus, sea bass, pastitsio, vibrant salads, and well balanced desserts showcase thoughtful presentation and bold flavors, while the wine and cocktails add further finesse. The vibe works beautifully for date nights, celebrations, or a casual dinner with friends, with a stylish interior and welcoming staff contributing to a memorable experience. Some comments note smaller portions or higher prices, and a few evenings can be busier or quieter, but the overall impression is one of quality, hospitality, and a place many guests are eager to return to.
Loved this restaurant!! It was fabulous! Had a chic 70s modern decor in gold tons. Nice big table for our group by the wine selection. Friendly & attentive staff.
Great wine selection. I loved the white we tried. It was light & refreshing.
We tried the shrimp dip with tomato & feta. So yummy with pita. Also had the spanokopita salad & I loved this!! A salad built on this is a great idea & was delicious. We also had the lamb kebab..so delicious. Served with red pickles onions, tzatziki & a little salad. So delicious . The meat was tender & juicy.
For dessert we had the shareable phyllo pastry with custard & it was delicious. Not too sweet & love the crispy phyllo.
One of the better places in Old Montreal. Nice atmosphere in both the cafe & restaurant side. The green salad was fresh, delicious & enough to share. The moussaka was tasty but needed a bit more flavor. Shrimp & orzo dish was really good. Service was excellent even with large lunch crowd. Highly recommend
Apr 25, 2026
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went here with my friend & it did not disappoint at all. we were so amazed by the amazing flavour of every single meal we had. i would definitely recommend sharing/splitting items! it's a much better experience & can actually help you save a little on your final bill. it was such a nice, romantic atmosphere but was a little chilly, so learn from my mistake & wear long sleeves! valet was super helpful & reliable, had no problems with that & made the experience stress free. we got the classic tzatziki, truffled crispy tyropita, pastitsio with seasonal fresh black truffle, & the spanakopita salad. each meal was mouthwatering. overall, amazing experience & we are already planning our next visit!
Decent greek food. Some items amazing while others left much to be desired.
Plating & service was as to be expected when good, clumsy when bad (ie. assistant server injecting himself into a wine selection presentation & tasting, dropping off a dish missing plates & ultimately breaking the flow of said presentation).
Certain dishes seemed to be a bit lukewarm for what they warranted, while others extremely hot, some arriving nearly instantly, while others arriving after significant waiting, & some exciting & flavourful (pita & dip, sashimi were great, octopus although cold was also quite nice) while others shockingly bland (the moussaka here is a dish served in a shallow au gratin-style pan & tastes only of béchamel sauce, salted meat, & eggplant, rather than being the vibrant, well-plated, & warmly spiced dish it is meant to be, & in complete honesty the greek salad legitimately could have been from a grocery store carton if you had me blindfolded - a slog to finish). Overall an inconsistent menu, from my selections at least.
Had Theo C as a server who was great throughout the meal with wine pairings, conversations, & a shooter for the occasion, however at the end of the meal, payment & tip as well as an exchange of names & handshakes were immediately followed up with the presentation of a business card & branded postcard with a request for a'good google rating' in his name'so he can get a free meal' - something so comically cheap that one wonders where the hell they have even just eaten, a ludicrously tasteless conclusion to what would otherwise be simply a passably mediocre experience. Perhaps the staff were trained by Uber drivers.
Interior design as others have stated is of course beautiful as one would expect at this price point, but given that a restaurant is in need of an interior in order to begin operation, it does not influence my review of the actual operating dining experience.
Overall sentiment is that the restaurant needs to decide what it wants to be: a great greek space that creates genuine, meaningful experiences & promotes an authentic desire to spread good word & return, or a cheap old port tourist trap. I think the area is in more need of something aligning with the former.
C'était ma quatrième visite au resto Mama depuis son ouverture en 2024 & encore une fois j'ai été charmée par le raffinement des plats, le service chaleureux & professionnel de Virgilio & le décor magnifique de ce lieu. Tout notre groupe a été emballé par les saveurs grecques des crevettes saganaki, la salade spanakopita, le pastitsio à la truffe, le fillet de flétan, la Moussaka... Comme nous étions près des cuisines, le chef George est venu nous saluer & s'assurer que tout était à notre goût. C' était un plaisir de voir travailler toute l'équipe. Merci de nous faire vivre une expérience extraordinaire.
J'ai adoré la salade grecque comme entrée ainsi que la côte de boeuf. Les frites étaient incroyables! L'ambiance & le personnel sont parfaits. La seule chose qui m'a déplu est la température. Il faisait froid, mais appart ça tout était très bon!
We stumbled across Mama C by accident & oh my goodness it was some of the best food I've ever had. My boyfriend & I go to Greece a lot & he being Greek is very particular about authentic Greek food. The food blew our mind. We got the Greek salad, full sea bass with air of beets. My boyfriend never eats vegetables & he raved about the roasted beets. They were amazing, & the fish was spectacular. He even went back to the chef to personally compliment him on the beets!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Also the staff is wonderful & very kind. Can't wait to go back once I'm in Montreal again.
Jan 7, 2026
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Quelle merveilleuse soirée, chaque bouchée était savoureuse, service exceptionnel de Basile & de Jonathan pour le vin . Merci pour cette soirée exceptionnelle. Mon coup de coeur pour la salade spanakopita!
Exceptional from start to finish. Shoutout to the sous chef & our waitress Melissa. Try the fish of the day, the beat salad, & the Greek salad. The 12-month Assyrtiko was a 10/10.
Absolutely decadent! The dippings for the pita bread is to die for! The filet mignon is so incredibly tender & juicy, it's better than some of the steaks I had in steakhouses. The salads are very fresh. It's just such an aesthetic environment & the servers are so nice.
The spanakopita salad was excellent, as were the oysters. The lobster pasta for 2 had enough for 2 bites each. The lobster was a generous portion but the actual noodle weren't proportional for 2 people, we expressed that & they brought us more noodles especially since we had leftover sauce & lobster meat. Overall the staff was great & the foot was great.
Nov 18, 2025
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Mamac is truly one of the best restaurants in Montreal. Everything is thoughtfully planned, & the staff is incredibly friendly & attentive. They offer a wide range of options & great suggestions to help you choose. The steak was perfectly cooked, & you can even watch the team prepare the fish for you - no need to do it yourself! Make sure to try the octopus - it's tender & full of flavor - & their fresh, delicious salads. & whatever you do, don't skip the desserts - they're absolutely not to be missed! A top-tier dining experience from start to finish.
I honestly don't understand why this place is only rated 4.4 as it deserves so much higher! I'll admit, I was hesitant to come after reading some of the reviews, but I'm so glad I did. I brought a client here, & we ended up ordering almost everything on the menu - every single dish was outstanding.
The octopus was perfectly seasoned & juicy, the moussaka was beautifully done, the Greek salad was fresh, & even the beef mignon was incredibly tender. The service, staff, decor, & ambiance were all impeccable.
I'll definitely be coming back with friends & clients alike. If you're reading this, don't let the online rating fool you, go try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed!
We travel internationally frequently & have eaten many wonderful meals, this restaurant is at the top of our most favorite unforgettable meal. Our server Nicholas was extremely knowledgeable & helpful. We had the lamb chops, beets, potatoes & spinach salad(my menu descriptions are lacking)all were excellent. Fabulous meal, ambience & service.
Food was very good. The spanakopita salad was really good, the Rockefeller oysters were ok. Not worth the money. Everything else was very good. Would go back. Great experience.
Sep 18, 2025
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this greek restaurant has good service & the ambience is nice. me & my family had greek salad moussaka fish & fava beans we also had paprika fries on the side. my greek salad was good for the first 10 or so bites but after that the dressing kind of overpowered the dish. For dessert we had bougatsa & this was amazing it had oozy chocolate & salted caramel sauce to put on top of & it was really good. Overall.
The food is really average, octopus mezze didn't taste like anything, the greek salad absolutely boring. The dessert ( halva) nothing to write home about. Very expensive bad experience.
From the moment I started seeing all the TikTok's I've been wanting to come try the spanakopita salad & it did not disappoint. Our waitress Kim also gave us some amazing recommendations like the pastitio. She was always right there checking up on us making sure everything was to our liking. We will definitely be coming back to see her & to have another bougatsa.
Came for the 3rd time to MamaC & as per usual everything was absolutely perfect.
Hostess greeted us incredibly warm & inviting. Was sat near the front of the restaurant & requested to move to the middle of the room & was accommodated immediately.
Our server Justin who was also behind the bar took care of us & had great suggestions.
The spanakopita salad was delicious as were the other dishes we ordered. Cocktails were well balanced & his wine selection for us were surprising & refreshing.
Can't wait to come back for another fabulous evening.
Bravo to the team & restaurant. Finally a place in Montreal you can count on time & time again!
